Funeral Homes in Alexandria, MN

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Dave Dalby (american football player), Peter Krause (actor and producer), Brita Sailer (artist and teacher), and John Hawkes (actor and musician).

Alexandria is a city and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota. First settled in 1858, it was named after brothers Alexander and William Kinkead from Maryland. The form of the name alludes to Alexandria, Egypt, a center of learning and civilization.The village of Alexandria was incorporated February 20, 1877. Its city charter was adopted in 1908, and it was incorporated as a city in 1909. W.E. Hicks was pivotal to the early development of the town. He purchased the townsite in 1868 and established a mill, hotel, newspaper, and store. He donated property for a courthouse, jail, and two churches: Methodist and Congregational.The population was 11,070 at the 2010 census. Alexandria is located near Interstate 94, along Minnesota State Highways 27 and 29. Lake Carlos State Park is ten miles north of Alexandria. In 2013, Alexandria was picked as a "Top 10 Best Small Town" by the Livability website.

Alexandria Obituaries

It was revealed by San Diego Union-Tribune on August 30th, 2020 that Glenn Myron Reynolds passed on in San Diego, California.  Reynolds was 84 years old and was born in Alexandria, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Glenn Myron's life.

It was noted by South West Times Record on April 18th, 2019 that Sharon Rose Piper (Tuttle) passed on in Ft Smith, Arkansas.  Ms. Piper was 72 years old and was born in Alexandria, MN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sharon Rose's life.

It was disclosed by Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on December 31st, 2018 that Verl R Carlstrom perished in Elk Mound, Wisconsin.  Carlstrom was 77 years old and was born in Alexandria, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Verl R's life.

It was reported by The Herald on September 23rd, 2018 that Jack R "John" Roquette passed on in Washington.  Roquette was 91 years old and was born in Alexandria, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jack R "John"'s life.

It was reported by Stevens Point Journal on September 5th, 2018 that Janet A Ellefson (Anderson) perished in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  Ms. Ellefson was 97 years old and was born in Alexandria, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Janet A's life.

It was reported by Napa Valley Register on July 28th, 2018 that Michael Douglas Rounds passed on in Willits, California.  Rounds was 75 years old and was born in Alexandria, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael Douglas's life.

It was reported on April 24th, 2018 that Dorothy Fulcher (Hamilton) died in Alexandria, Minnesota.  Ms. Fulcher was 84 years old and was born in Whitehall, WI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dorothy's life.

It was disclosed on October 25th, 2017 that Thomas Crump "Tom" Fulcher died in Alexandria, Minnesota.  Fulcher was 84 years old and was born in Morehead City, NC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Crump "Tom"'s life.

It was written on September 20th, 2017 that Betty Ruth Berry passed on in Alexandria, Minnesota.  Berry was 90 years old and was born in Kingsport, TN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Betty Ruth's life.

It was reported by The Chronicle on August 4th, 2017 that Lois Peterson passed on in Chehalis, Washington.  Peterson was 84 years old and was born in Alexandria, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lois's life.

History

First settled in 1858, it was named after Alexander and William Kinkead. Alexandria is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota County, Minnesota, United States. The 2007 estimated population of Alexandria was 11,187 [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=16000US2700928&_geoContext=01000US&_street=&_county=alexandria&_cityTown=alexandria&_state=04000US27&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=]. . .

The official website for the city of Alexandria is https://alexandriamn.city/.